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File #: ID 25-1108    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/6/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 8/20/2025 Final action: 8/20/2025
Title: Consideration of an appeal regarding Development Permit Application No. P23-03993, Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03990, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03982 for property bounded by West Herndon Avenue to the north, North Hayes Avenue to the west, and North Veterans Boulevard to the east (Council District 2) - Planning and Development Department. 1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director approving Development Permit Application No. P23-03993, Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03990, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03982, authorizing the construction of a 396-unit residential and commercial development encompassing approximately 22,666 square feet of gross floor area for future commercial and office uses with one drive-through lane, subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Development Permit Application No. P2...
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A - Fresno Municipal Code Findings, 2. Exhibit B - Appeal Letter [7-9-2025], 3. Exhibit C - Written Correspondence, 4. Exhibit D - Aerial Map, 5. Exhibit E - Public Hearing Notice Radius Map (1,000 ft), 6. Exhibit F - Conditions of Approval for P23-03993/P23-03990/P23-03982 [7-3-2025], 7. Exhibit G - Operational Statement [3-28-2025], 8. Exhibit H - Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations [3-6-2025 & 3-6-2024], 9. Exhibit I - Comments & Requirements from Responsible Agencies, 10. REVISED Exhibit J - Environmental Assessment P23-03993/P23-03982/P23-03990 [4-4-2025], 11. Supplemental Exhibit K - Public Comment Received
REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION



August 20, 2025


FROM: ASHLEY ATKINSON, AICP, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department

THROUGH: ISRAEL TREJO, Planning Manager
Planning and Development Department

BY: ROB HOLT, Supervising Planner
Planning and Development Department

SUBJECT
Title
Consideration of an appeal regarding Development Permit Application No. P23-03993, Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03990, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03982 for property bounded by West Herndon Avenue to the north, North Hayes Avenue to the west, and North Veterans Boulevard to the east (Council District 2) - Planning and Development Department.

1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director approving Development Permit Application No. P23-03993, Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03990, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03982, authorizing the construction of a 396-unit residential and commercial development encompassing approximately 22,666 square feet of gross floor area for future commercial and office uses with one drive-through lane, subject to the following:

a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Development Permit Application No. P23-03993, Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03990, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03982 dated July 3, 2025.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Development Permit Application No. P23-03993, Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03990, and Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03982 were filed by Orlando Ramirez of Ramirez Land Planning, on behalf of Armen Basmajian of Bella Vita, Inc., and pertains to approximately 18.56 acres of vacant property bounded by West Herndon Avenue to the north, North Hayes Avenue to the west, and North Veterans Boulevard to the east. The subject property is located in the zone districts O/EA/UGM/cz (Office / Exp...

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